BP v Surrey County Council & Anor [2020] EWCOP 22 is the second decision concerning an 83 year old man, BP. It follows the earlier … Read More ›
Month: April 2020
Following on from my rantings (sorry, hopefully clear discussion) about capacity, I’ve now turned to best interests. (You are welcome to make your own call … Read More ›
The Court of Protection will be giving the following instructions in relation to telephone hearings at First Avenue House, responding to uncertainties as to responsibilities … Read More ›
Although the CPS’s guidance as to prosecutions in relation to offences under The Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (England) Regulations 2020 is entirely silent as to … Read More ›
This video provides an introduction to the concept of capacity as contained in the Mental Capacity Act 2005. This session does not cover assessment of … Read More ›
The HIVE mailbox (hive@justice.gov.uk) is now live, and can be used as the first point of contact to raise specific issues relating to the operation … Read More ›
The Health Protection (Coronavirus, Restrictions) (England) Regulations 2020 have been amended with effect from 11:00 today (22 April). In particular, Regulation 6 is amended to … Read More ›
Following on from our webinar last week, we have recorded an FAQ session dealing with (amongst other things) remote assessment, Article 8 issues, deprivation of … Read More ›
Senior Judge Hilder has approved the circulation of the following update (17 April 2020) in terms of the approach being taken to COPDOL11 applications during … Read More ›
These will be winging their way to subscribers shortly. Highlights this month include: (1) In the Health, Welfare and Deprivation of Liberty Report: the DHSC … Read More ›